Overview of Course
Aim
- To increase your awareness of abuse and the inter – agency response
Objectives
- be able to define abuse (cultural & historic context)
- to have an understanding of threshold levels of abuse and harm
- to be able to recognise physical signs of abuse/neglect/failure to thrive
- to be able to recognise the signs of emotional and sexual abuse
- to have an awareness of the (increasing) link between domestic abuse and child abuse
- to be aware of the increasing use of IT in child abuse and the associated ‘grooming’ process
- Be aware of the importance of listening to the voice of the child
- make a child protection and / or child in need referral
- to have an understanding of the referral process and it’s requirements – highlighting/ including professional strategy meetings
Other information
Designed for: Classroom Assistants, Primary/Secondary Supply Teachers
Course duration: Half day/One day programme
Abeona Training Certificate Issued